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Submitted by brian on Tue, 08/10/2010 - 10:53am
minutedate:
Mon, 07/19/2010
Mercer County Pheasant Forever #745
July 19, 2010
Attendance: 13 members present at Andy's Stachler's. .
Minutes: (Brian)No June minutes as Brian was absent and the minutes that President Knapke took where ate by his dog.
Treasurer's Report: (Mort) Current balance – $23,493.56 – Mike Acheson made motion to approve treasurer's report and pay all bills, Ryan Garrison second – motion passed.
Habitat: (Sean) Sean reported that $1595 will be paid out in incentive payments. The Chapter's drill now has 2,000 acres on it and just required $1,000 maintenance.
Farm Bill Biologist: (John Wallace) John gave his report with the biggest news being the upcoming CRP sign up in August. Once again it will be a short window to apply so watch for upcoming news release.
Youth Programs: (Jonas) Mercer PF will be co sponsoring a “Youth Trap Shoot” with Ft Recovery Gun Club this Saturday, July 24 – 10:00 am at Ft Recovery Gun Club. Bret Ayers will be handling the “Youth Dove Hunt” scheduled for September 4th. Applications will go out in August. Dove field are needed – contact Sean Finke if you have a field that could be used for the event. Last months “Ringneck Day” event was a success with 46 youth in attendance. Brian and Bret will work together to update the youth contacts list.
New Business: The Annual Hog Roast is scheduled for August 21 at Mercer County Sportsman Club. Tarp and skeet shooting start at 4:00 with dinner at 6:30. Admission – Adults $20 & Kids $10. Mike Acheson will mail all corporates two complimentary tickets. Ohio PF Council Summer Social is scheduled for August 14. Unfortunately no one from the Chapter will be able to attend. Gary Steinbrunner made a motion to give up food tent at Duck Blind Drawing to 4H Shooting Sports, Mark Lefeld second – motion passed.
Action Plan: Inquire with Doug Bensman on Ohio Grass Roots Plan
Next Meeting: August 9th – 8:00 pm at Andy Stachler's.
Motion to Adjourn: Sean Finke made motion to adjourn, Andy Stachler second – motion passed.
Respectfully Submitted: Brian Miller